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Former Kansas City Chiefs player Deron Cherry hands keys to a veteran who received a vehicle from Cars 4 Heroes at a recent event.
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Jesse Brown, a World War II veteran who saw action at Normandy, received a van with a power wheelchair and a lift at a recent Cars 4 Heroes event. Two U.S. military veterans will receive automobiles from the Kansas City-based nonprofit during a concert Aug. 21 at the Paramount Theatre in Anderson.
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ANDERSON Christmas may be five months away, but the “Car Santa” is planning on making an appearance at the Paramount Theatre in a few weeks.
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Smithville native who lost legs climbs Mount Kilimanjaro
Mandy Horvath 1st female double-amputee to do so
A Smithville native who lost both of her legs has found a passion in mountain climbing, most recently reaching the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. â Anyone who tells Mandy Horvath she can t do something should prepare to be proven wrong. I m used to people under estimating me, Horvath, a Smithville native, said. It s gotten easier to navigate as time goes on, but hopefully, through this, I won t have to answer too many more questions about whether or not I can.
Iraq War Veteran Who Walked Four Miles to Work Gifted Refurbished Car
3 May 2021
An Iraq War veteran and his loved ones received an incredible gift Sunday from members of the community in North Kansas City, Missouri.
The Deron Cherry Foundation along with Cars 4 Heroes gave James Dilks and his family a refurbished vehicle at the Derron Cherry Second Annual Pickle Ball tournament and fundraiser, KSHB reported.
“We have to take care of our veterans those folks that serve our country,” Deron Cherry told the outlet. “You know, they make the ultimate sacrifice. A lot of them are fortunate enough to come home, some of them aren’t. And the ones that come home, they need a little bit of help.”